LARAMIE, Wyo. (Nov. 1, 2022) – With a new season on the horizon, the Wyoming Cowboy Wrestling squad welcomes a new class of grapplers. Get to know the Cowboy Newcomers through this Q&A series. 
 
A native of Lakeville, Minnesota, Jore Volk has had success at every level winning three state titles as well as winning the U20 Freestyle World Championships entering his freshman year in Laramie as a U.S and World Champion. 
 
What are you most looking forward to going into your first season at UW?
 
Getting to compete against the best dudes all across the country.
 
What is one thing you learned in your high school career that will help you to compete at the college level? 
 
 Not being afraid to open up and take risks.
 
What is your favorite memory from your high school career?
 
Winning my first state title with my brother in my corner. 
 
 Do you have any pre-match or pre-tournament rituals and/or superstitions?
 
I have to pace back and forth for an unnecessary amount of time and listen to a certain set of songs before I wrestle.
 
What's the best piece of advice you have been given during your wrestling career so far?
 
To be grateful for every opportunity that I get to compete and to always "love the fight".
 
Why did you decide to come to Wyoming?
 
During my recruiting process, I instantly fell in love with the culture and coaches here at Wyoming.
 
What was your favorite part about traveling to Bulgaria and competing at the world championships? 
 
Winning a world title with my family and coaches.
 
What was it like winning a US Open title and a World title in the same summer? 
 
Winning the trials and a world championship is a dream come true. It still doesn't even seem real to this day.